An asthma nurse educator is working with a group of adolescent asthma patients. What intervention is most likely to prevent asthma exacerbations among these patients?
A) Encouraging patients to carry a corticosteroid rescue inhaler at all times
B) Educating patients about recognizing and avoiding asthma triggers
C) Teaching patients to utilize alternative therapies in asthma management
D) Ensuring that patients keep their immunizations up to date
Ans: B
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Asthma exacerbations are best managed by early treatment and education, including the use of written action plans as part of any overall effort to educate patients about self-management techniques, especially those with moderate or severe persistent asthma or with a history of severe exacerbations. Corticosteroids are not used as rescue inhalers. Alternative therapies are not normally a high priority, though their use may be appropriate in some cases. Immunizations should be kept up to date, but this does not necessarily prevent asthma exacerbations.
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